The word "scurrilous" means making or spreading damaging or insulting remarks about someone, often using offensive language or inappropriate content. Full definition
«This is simply beyond the pale and if anyone should be sensitive to such scurrilous charges it is Senator Gillibrand who spent years helping to shield big tobacco from disclosure,» said Chairman Ed Cox. (nystateofpolitics.com)
Conference members of NASUWT must be congratulated for their leadership of the profession and their continuing resolve in being prepared to make a stand in the face of scurrilous attacks, abuse, intimidation and lies. (politics.co.uk)
During the alternative vote referendum, they channelled funding to Labour - led groups that specialised in scurrilous personal attacks on Nick, which led to one of the few cases of real verbal fisticuffs in Cabinet. (theguardian.com)